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biocide
[ bahy-uh-sahyd ]
noun
- any chemical that destroys life by poisoning, especially a pesticide, herbicide, or fungicide.
biocide
/ ˈbaɪəˌsaɪd /
noun
- a chemical, such as a pesticide, capable of killing living organisms
biocide
/ bī′ə-sīd′ /
- A chemical agent, such as a pesticide or herbicide, that is capable of destroying living organisms.
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Derived Forms
- ˌbioˈcidal, adjective
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Other Words From
- bio·cidal adjective
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Example Sentences
In the US, pet food is estimated to be responsible for 25% to 30% of the environmental impact of meat production when it comes to the use of land, water, fossil fuels, phosphate, and biocides, according to a 2017 study.
From Quartz
Unfortunately, the massive use of industrial biocides in vineyards seriously harms the environment and reduces the soils' ability to sequester greenhouse gases.
From Washington Post
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